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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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